ALFRED, N.Y. -- Houghton men's soccer dropped its second-straight game, losing 3-1 to Alfred State on the road Wednesday.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | Alfred State 3
Location: Alfred Station, N.Y. | Pioneer Stadium
Attendance: 50
Records: Houghton 1-2-0 | Alfred State 4-1-0

DETAILS
>> The Highlanders struggled to find much on the attack, managing just three shots on the afternoon.
>> Houghton found itself trailing 1-0 after the 26th minute, but the Highlanders were able to pull even at one apiece when Caleb Bailey scored off an assist from Kealon Knight.
>> The Pioneers regained the lead with a goal in the 70th minute and finished the scoring with an own goal in the 84th minute.

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Pioneers outshot the Highlanders 13-3. Houghton did not get a shot off in the second half.
>> Alfred State also led in corners, 9-5.
>> Joshua Smith played the full 90 minutes, making six saves and allowing three goals.

COACH McCOLL SAYS...
"We weren't at our best tonight, unfortunately. We struggled to get any control of the game and couldn't get into a rhythm for a sustained period of time. Alfred State are a strong team who test you defensively. We are disappointed with the result but these games prepare us for what's ahead in the Empire 8."

UP NEXT
The Highlanders travels to take on Pitt Bradford on Saturday at 6 p.m.